However, Keegan resigned in September saying: "It's my opinion that a manager must have the right to manage and that clubs should not impose upon any manager any player that he does not want."

Joe Kinnear worked under Wise but the former Chelsea and England midfielder left the club in April 2009 with a statement on the club website posted less than an hour before Alan Shearer was confirmed as temporary boss.

Kinnear revealed his new role last Sunday before the club confirmed his appointment on a three-year contract two days later.

The former Wimbledon and Luton boss says he does not want Pardew's job and met with the manager to provide "clarification" about his position.